Vet says H5N1 federal order falls short

About six months after USDA issued a federal order requiring testing for Influenza A in livestock to mitigate the spread, the virus continues to affect livestock and humans. USDA says there have been at least 160 confirmed cases of H5N1 in livestock in the past month across Idaho, Oregon and California and the Centers for…… Continue Reading

Extension specialist says farm succession plans lacking

A University of Illinois Extension specialist says more attention needs to be brought to farm succession planning. Kevin Brooks, a commercial ag educator, tells Brownfield… “Only 19% of farm operations, and I would include land owners in this as well, have a plan in place for the farm to continue after the retirement or death…… Continue Reading

Sweet treats are great – but nutrients are what matter most

A registered dietitian says it’s important not to demonize any food when having conversations with kids about balanced diets. Kim Galeaz says it’s all about balance. AUDIO: Healthy Living on balanced eating The post Sweet treats are great – but nutrients are what matter most appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

SCN overcoming industry standard traits

An associate professor in crop sciences says research is showing soybean cyst nematode are overcoming industry standard traits. Nathan Schroeder with the University of Illinois tells Brownfield the pest can cause significant yield loss by attacking a plant’s roots. “Over the past 25 years, 90% of the varieties out there are from this one source…… Continue Reading

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